Climate and Biodiversity Quiz
5 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

  • Weather refers to short-term conditions, while climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions (correct)
  • Weather and climate are the same thing
  • Weather refers to atmospheric conditions in urban areas, while climate refers to rural areas
  • Weather refers to long-term conditions, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions

    • What causes global air circulation and induces seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation?

  • Uneven heating of the earth's surface by solar energy (correct)
  • Changes in ocean currents
  • Deforestation and urbanization
  • Human activities disrupting the ozone layer

    • What is the rain shadow effect?

  • An artificial effect created by human activities
  • An increase in rainfall on the windward side of a mountain
  • A dry area on the leeward side of a mountain due to the loss of moisture from the air mass as it descends (correct)
  • A sudden change in weather patterns caused by volcanic eruptions

    • How many major types of each of the major biomes are there?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do oligotrophic and eutrophic lakes refer to?

    <p>Oligotrophic lakes have low nutrient levels, while eutrophic lakes have high nutrient levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser